Project: "Home Grown"

[creepdogg]

Almost all of them

[creepdogg]

That's all for now!

Next on the to do is get the engine out to the rebuilder for inspection and reassy. Get the 700r4 all set to mate to the engine and mock it up into this roller.

Now time to get crackin on the body!

[oldman3]

Was wondering why you had not posted in awhile, sorry about the illness. Hope your feeling alot better. Chassis looks great with everything bolted together. That's one question I have, with everything bolted together is there going to be a problem with twisting of frame, or going out of square??.....Jim

[chevytruckluver]

great looking chassis, good work man

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

great looking chassis, good work man

Tks man

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Chassis looks great too bad about the hoist deal but its always the 1st scratch that hurts anyways and ya got that outta the way....

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Chassis looks great too bad about the hoist deal but its always the 1st scratch that hurts anyways and ya got that outta the way....

Tru true, but didn't think it would be 20 min after it truly becomes a roller.oh well, worst case I get it re done. I have to get two pieces re done by the powder anyhow, but on his dime. And then I cracked clear on a shock bracket.
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[creepdogg]

Got a little bit of work done today on the ol girl. Sandblasted and repainted the steering box, idler, & pitman. Got that installed.

Installed the front shocks, installed the upper half of the rear shocks, I still have to have the lower shock mount bar re powdered, it has some blem's that aren't acceptable.

Got the air bag line ran a lil cleaner and on the schrader's so I can air it up and have it level.

Tried mocking up the rear fuel tank, not sure exactly how its supposed to go in, have to do some research but it appears that the tank will mount to the bottom of the chassis on the outside of the chassis.

That's about it, check the pix yo !

[creepdogg]

Laying Low!!

[mcbassin]

This is an awesome project with lots of good info. Thanks for sharing all the pics and progress. Sorry ot hear about all the trouble with shops. I'm gonna follow along too.

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

This is an awesome project with lots of good info. Thanks for sharing all the pics and progress. Sorry ot hear about all the trouble with shops. I'm gonna follow along too.

Thanks.

[creepdogg]

Yeah she's coming along

[creepdogg]

Im getting ready to get my next big project in line and thats going to be tackling the cab.

- Install PB Firewall Heater delete plate
- Fill upper gutter on firewall
- Install new lower A pillar patch panels
- Install new Rocker Panels
- Install new cab corner

Which leads me to my question, how many of you have installed door popper assemblies for shaved handles. I am planning to order bear claw latches with weld in plates to do it right the first time. When using this do I still need a popper? Are they a PITA to weld in? Thanks

[VA72C10]

looking sweet!!!!

[oldman3]

Niiiiiiiiiice....Jim

[67cheby]

i have had several sets of shaved door handles and it has always been more of a headache then i would ever want to have again, and my last one was a 69 sub with bear claw latches....maybe they just werent installed right but never again for me

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i have had several sets of shaved door handles and it has always been more of a headache then i would ever want to have again, and my last one was a 69 sub with bear claw latches....maybe they just werent installed right but never again for me

So just leave the originals and install solenoids and poppers? Thats cheaper for me anyhow.

[67cheby]

i dont know ??? maybe someone else will chime in with some more help, LOL i would keep the handles but i understand if that doesnt go with the complete look you are going for

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i dont know ??? maybe someone else will chime in with some more help, LOL i would keep the handles but i understand if that doesnt go with the complete look you are going for

Handles are gone, been gone for 12 years, no going back now Just dont know if I want to mess with the bear claws or leave the stock latches.

[67cheby]

well in that case my opinion would be that the bearclaws would probably work better, just because of how they are designed and i think you can buy the bearclaws with the solenoids for popping the doors built in ..maybe Autoloc ??

[Delmo]

Looks great man, love the contrast.

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by Delmo

Looks great man, love the contrast.

Thanks Im digging it too, Only thing I maybe would have changed would have been black cross member,and black spindles, but only had I been able to get the control arms powdered anthracite.

[oldman3]

I say DO NOT buy the Autolock stuff, it isn't worth crap. I had to take out a pair on a 47 Ford, and replace with good USA made bearclaw set. Will try and find the supplier of the good ones.

[creepdogg]

Originally Posted by oldman3

I say DO NOT buy the Autolock stuff, it isn't worth crap. I had to take out a pair on a 47 Ford, and replace with good USA made bearclaw set. Will try and find the supplier of the good ones.

I have been talkin with scottshotrods a vendor on the board and they have a bear claw set for our trucks and a solenoid popped set as well, sounds like they too very much dislike autoloc. I think I offended one of the guys by even mentioning the brand lol.
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[67cheby]

lol, i wouldnt bring that A------ name up again then !!